daily reading 5.5 (Romans 3:21–22)

5-days-a-week through Romans and the letters Paul wrote from Rome in 2024


Our opening prayer for this week:

Christ, the Lord of hosts, unshaken
By the devil’s seething rage,
Thwarts the plan of Satan’s minions;
Wins the strife from age to age;
Conquers sin and death forever;
Slams them in their steely cage.

John saw Michael waging battle,
Soaring angels by his side;
Michael fought the ancient serpent,
Foiled the dragon, full of pride,
Cast him earthbound with his demons.
Now he prowls, unsatisfied.

Long on earth the battle rages,
Since the serpent’s first deceit
Twisted God’s command to Adam,
Made forbidden fruit look sweet.
Then the curse of God was spoken:
“You’ll lie crushed beneath his feet!”

Jesus came, this word fulfilling,
Trampled Satan, death defied;
Bore the brunt of our temptation,
On the wretched tree he died.
Yet to life was raised victorious;
By his life our life supplied.

Swift as lightning falls the tyrant
From his heavenly perch on high,
As the word of Jesus’ victory
Floods the earth and fills the sky.
Wounded by a wound eternal,
Now his judgment has drawn nigh!

Jesus, send your angel legions,
For the foe would us enslave.
Hold us fast when sin assaults us;
Come, then, Lord. Your people save.
Overthrow at last the dragon.
Send him to his fiery grave. Amen.


Romans 3:21–22

  • But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been revealed, attested by the Law and the Prophets.
  • 22 The righteousness of God is through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe, since there is no distinction.
Helpful notes on Romans 3:21–22 



For yourself pray:

  • That God makes the Old Testament Scriptures richer and more precious to you

For others pray:

  • That God makes your congregation a place where people hear all the time about God's gift of righteousness in Christ

A psalm to listen to and ponder, as time allows:

  • Psalm 20 (YouTube, duet, "The name of our holy God is our saving power")

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